Dubai continues to establish itself as a premier global hub for major business events, with the city preparing to host international conferences that will bring together a selection of experts and decision-makers from across the globe.
The diverse events lineup includes the Asia-Pacific Cities Summit, the Mayors’ Forum, the Asian Emergency Medicine Conference, and the World Congress of Neurosurgery organized by the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies in 2025. This further enhances Dubai’s growing role as a global destination for knowledge exchange and collaboration across various sectors.
This series of events underscores Dubai’s capacity to attract and host high-profile conferences that provide a sustainable impact on industries, economies, and communities worldwide, supported by Dubai Business Events, the official body responsible for attracting events and conferences in the city, which operates under the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai.
The total attendance for these events is expected to exceed 11,000 participants, contributing to the growth of the knowledge-based economy of the city and aligning with the objectives outlined in Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33.
Ahmed Al Khaja, Executive Director of the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, stated: “The hosting of significant business events in Dubai throughout 2025 reflects the city’s global standing as a leading destination for major business gatherings and reinforces its capacity to organize impactful and meaningful events.”
These gatherings will convene experts, decision-makers, and leaders from various sectors worldwide to engage in discussions about challenges and propose visions for the future of their fields.
Thanks to its advanced infrastructure, global networks, and exceptional collaborative framework among various stakeholders, Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a destination capable of transforming influential discussions into a sustainable legacy.
Dr. Muhammad Al Olama, President of the 19th World Congress of Neurosurgery and head of the Emirates Society of Neurosurgeons, remarked: “Hosting the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies’ conference in Dubai in 2025 is a significant milestone for the field of neurosurgery globally, highlighting the city’s ability to gather leaders and top talents in this area.”
This conference will further affirm Dubai’s reputation as a global destination for specialized scientific meetings, enhancing its standing in the international business events landscape.
Sholto Douglas-Home, Chief Executive of Marketing and Communications at Expo City Dubai, noted: “Dubai is a meeting point for the world, distinguished by unparalleled accessibility and advanced capabilities for hosting events.”
This vision is indeed materializing at Expo City Dubai, where we are pleased to collaborate with our esteemed partners, including the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, to host the Asia-Pacific Cities Summit and the Mayors’ Forum.
With the confirmed attendance of over 150 leaders and mayors from more than 300 cities, this global summit will chart a new course for sustainable cities and urban centers that can face challenges, further establishing Dubai as a leading destination for knowledge exchange and impactful progress.
The efforts of Dubai Business Events have played a pivotal role in securing the hosting of these conferences, collaborating with partners both within the UAE and internationally, as well as with local associations and organizations to strengthen Dubai’s hosting proposals.